Guiding principles

UNDP's offer on digital health is aligned with the principles of its digital strategy 2022-2025.

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Place human rights at the centre

Promote digital platforms and services that have a people-centred design, protect human rights and meet health needs

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Leave no one behind

Advocate for inclusive and gender-sensitive approaches to digital transformation to reduce inequity and the digital divide.

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Contribute to shared global frameworks

Ensure alignment with the Principles for Digital Development, the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Promote open digital standards and open data

Promote digital public goods for health that are based on open standards, open source, open data and interoperability.

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Strengthen local digital ecosystems

Develop solutions with local leaders, companies and innovators that reflect local diversity and knowledge.

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Leverage strategic partnerships

Pursue partnerships with governments, communities of developers, academia, donors, private sector and UN agencies on digital solutions in health.